URSB targets positioning Uganda as the Best Destination for Doing Business with launch of five year strategic plan

The Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) has launched its five-year Strategic Plan IV (2025/26–2029/30), setting Uganda on course to become the region’s most attractive destination for business, investment, and innovation. The plan, approved by the National Planning Authority, aims to deliver secure, innovative, and citizen-centered services that foster growth for Ugandans and international investors alike. It aligns with Vision 2040, the National Development Plan IV, the UN 2030 Agenda, the AU’s Agenda 2063, and the EAC Vision 2050.
Building on Past Success
URSB’s previous Strategic Plan (2018–2023) delivered major milestones, including:
• A 55% increase in Non-Tax Revenue collections (UGX 107.12 billion).
• Digitalisation of services through the Online Business Registration System (OBRS).
• Legal reforms such as amendments to the Companies Act and Insolvency Act.
• Issuance of Uganda’s first Geographical Indication certificate, boosting export value.
Bold New Objectives
Strategic Plan IV builds on these gains with a UGX 552.78 billion framework, focusing on:
• Innovation-driven service delivery.
• Strengthened legal and institutional frameworks.
• Gender-responsive planning and accountability.
• Enhanced global competitiveness to attract more investors.

Chief Guest Moses Kaggwa, Ag. Director of Economic Affairs at MoFPED, praised the plan’s alignment with national priorities of industrialisation, private sector growth, and job creation.
Permanent Secretary Robert Kasande noted URSB’s strong reform record, with 90% of targets achieved under the last plan, while Board Chairman Amb. Francis Butagira reaffirmed the bureau’s commitment to “making Uganda the destination of choice for doing business.”
Registrar General Mercy K. Kainobwisho highlighted steady progress, including 21% annual growth in registrations and innovations like the Security Interest in Movable Property Registry, which has expanded access to affordable credit.
Uganda Open for Business
With this new plan, URSB positions Uganda as a trusted gateway for trade, investment, and enterprise in Africa, signalling that the country is not just open for business—but ready to compete globally.